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legalcrime1 year ago•3 min saved

Uvalde Families Sue State Police, School District After $2M Settlement

The families of 19 victims of the Uvalde school shooting are suing nearly 100 Texas state police officers for their inadequate response during the incident. They have also reached a $2 million settlement with the city, which includes commitments to higher standards and better training for local police. The lawsuit follows a Justice Department report highlighting multiple failures in the police response. This legal action aims to hold law enforcement accountable and seek justice for the victims.

via NBC News|

#law-enforcement-response #lawsuit #legalcrime

human-interest1 year ago•2 min saved

"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Surprise Visit to Uvalde Shooting Victim's Family"

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle surprised the family of a teacher killed in the Uvalde school shooting by joining in the birthday celebrations for the teacher's sister during their Texas trip. The couple have been supporting the family since the tragedy, with Markle previously calling to offer condolences and the Archewell Foundation helping to build a playground in Uvalde. The visit came after a report defended the police response to the shooting, leading grieving parents to storm out of a city council meeting.

via New York Post |

#condolences #human-interest #meghan-markle

crime-and-justice2 years ago•6 min saved

"DOJ Report Reveals Failures in Uvalde School Shooting Response"

The US Justice Department's review of the Uvalde school shooting response revealed a series of failures in the law enforcement's handling of the situation, including a lack of recognition of the active shooter scenario, delayed entry into classrooms, and disorganized death notification process. The report criticized the absence of leadership and coordination among law enforcement officials, as well as the misleading information provided to families of the victims. Attorney General Merrick Garland described the response as a failure and emphasized the need for better handling of such tragic events.

via CNN|

#active-shooter-scenario #crime-and-justice #law-enforcement-response

crime-and-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"DOJ Report Reveals Failures in Uvalde School Shooting Response"

The US Department of Justice released a report detailing "cascading failures" in the police response to the Uvalde school shooting, criticizing the haphazard and delayed actions that failed to stop the 2022 massacre. US Attorney General Merrick Garland expressed that lives could have been saved if law enforcement had followed standard active shooter practices. President Joe Biden called for policy changes, including universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. The report adds to the public understanding of how police in Uvalde failed to stop the attack, and the community continues to grapple with the trauma and questions of accountability.

via The Guardian US|

#crime-and-justice #doj-report #mass-shooting

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Texas DPS Ordered to Release Withheld Documents on Uvalde School Shooting"

A state district judge has ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to release records related to the Uvalde school shooting that the agency has withheld from the public for over a year. The decision comes after a coalition of news organizations, including ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, sued the agency seeking the release of records that would provide more clarity on law enforcement's response to the shooting. DPS has argued that releasing the records could interfere with an ongoing investigation, but the judge has instructed the agency to submit a list of redactions it wants to make to the public records. The lawsuit against the city and county of Uvalde for withholding records is also ongoing.

via ProPublica|

#legal #ongoing-investigation #public-records

crime-and-justice2 years ago•10 min saved

The Unanswered Questions of the Uvalde School Shooting.

CNN Senior Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz reflects on his coverage of the Uvalde school shooting in Texas, which left 15 dead, including children. Prokupecz discusses the conflicting information he received from law enforcement officials and the lack of communication with families. His reporting led to the disbanding of the school police force and the resignation of the acting police chief. Prokupecz also reflects on how the tragedy changed him as a journalist and as a person, and how he hopes his reporting will hold those in power accountable.

via CNN|

#accountability #crime-and-justice #investigative-journalism

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Biden commemorates one year since Uvalde school shooting with call to action.

President Biden gave a speech to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting in Texas, where he reiterated his push for common-sense gun laws. He urged Americans to act together, regardless of political affiliation, to prevent such tragedies. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden a month after the shooting. KSAT will air a special tribute to honor the victims' legacies and their families' pursuit of change and accountability.

via KSAT San Antonio|

#bipartisan-safer-communities-act #commemoration #gun-laws

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Uvalde School Shooting: Blood-Written 'LOL' Sparks Calls for Gun Law Changes.

The Uvalde school shooter used the blood of his victims to write “LOL” across a whiteboard inside a classroom at Robb Elementary School last year after he gunned down 19 students and two teachers, a Texas lawmaker revealed this week. The appalling detail was shared during a hearing on a bill that would raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. The shooter, Salvador Ramos, was 18 at the time of the shooting. The bill has faced opposition from Republicans, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

via New York Post |

#age-limit #crime #gun-control

local-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"DPS Officer Shoves Parent of Uvalde Shooting Victim: Video Released"

The Texas Department of Public Safety has released body cam footage of a trooper's confrontation with Ana Rodriguez, the mother of one of the Uvalde school shooting victims, who was trying to get her son out of school to attend a protest against gun violence. The trooper physically forced Rodriguez toward the exit, threatened to arrest her, and accused her of causing a disturbance. The agency confirmed that it is investigating the incident. Uvalde CISD interim Superintendent Gary Patterson said students who took part in the protests that day will not face consequences, even though some of them broke the rules.

via KSAT San Antonio|

#ana-rodriguez #local-news #national-school-walkout-day